4 days to go!

Its all happening at once. Today I did the final walk through with the venue and caterer. Tomorrow I have my hair appointment and begin decorating all of the cakes. Everyday there is an appointment or a place to be or something that needs to be done. The days are going to fly by and all I can hope is that I remember every moment of it.

I am so looking forward to being married!

Stressed

My hair is not blue. I am not dealing with bridesmaid drama. Gordon and I are not fighting. Basically, everything is going as planned. Honeymoon tickets and passports... check. Wedding dress fitted and ready... check. Tuxes ordered... check. Gifts for bridal party and parents...check. Menu and seating chart finalized...check.

So why am I so stressed out? One word.... BUDGET. I wanted a small wedding, something simple with our close friends and now it is way bigger than that. And, as I'm sure you all know, more people means more money. We are a week away from the big day and all payments are due. I cannot wait for people to stop asking us for money.

5 1/2 Weeks to go!!!

Today was a very big day. We sat down and talked with our friend Dan who will be preforming our ceremony. We went over everything he would say and what we would say and how it would all go. He is so great and we are so thankful that he will be marrying us.



We also went ring shopping. It was so much fun to look at all the rings. We got everything picked out and I am having some family heirlooms sized so that I can wear them on the wedding day as well. Gordon's ring is 'indestructible' and had a lifetime guarantee so he is going to be stuck with me and that ring for the rest of his life. They will be ready in about 10 days. I don't want to wait that long; I want to wear it right away.

Everything is coming together really nicely. We are getting response cards in the mail every day and its exciting to see that everyone is looking forward to coming to the wedding. YAY!!

Weekend in Chicago

This past weekend Gordon and I went home to take care of wedding stuff. We had a million things to do and only a few days to get it all done.

Things to do while at home:

• Get my hair done, last time it will be colored or trimmed until the week of the wedding.
• Have dinner with our whole family, both sides, to discuss rehearsal dinner and open house during the wedding weekend.
• Engagement Photo session with shots in the city and out at Toyota Park (where the Chicago Fire play).
• Soccer Game!! Chicago Fire v. Philly Union (Fire won!!).
• Bridal Shower.
• Pick up veil from veil maker.
• Wedding Tasting, and pick out linens, tables, furniture, bar, etc.

Some how we did all of this and went to Q101's Jamboree, hung out with friends, and had time just the two of us.

Here is a sneak peak at our engagement session by our wonderful photographer Tasha. We cannot wait to see the rest of the photos.

Tic tock goes the clock

Only 4 more months till we say 'I do'! We have accomplished a lot but there is still so much left to do. When I stop and write everything down it feels a little daunting. Why does it take so much to make a wedding?

The check list:

Venue- Check
Photographer- Check
Wedding Cake- I'm making it! Gordon keeps hinting for a tasting
Bride's Dress-Check (first fitting this week)
Groom's Tux-
Bridesmaids' Dresses- Checkish (they've been found and bought, still need fittings)
Groomsmen's Tuxes
DIY Projects- In the works, my sister and I are working on the little details that will make the day extra special
DJ- Check (I think... this is Gordon's job)
Welcome Bags- this is a process because we want to make them extra fun for our out of town guest that will be visiting Chicago for the first time.
Hotel Blocks- Check (we still need to book our room though)
Engagement Photos- Check, we are going to have them taken while we are home in June.
Guest book
Save the Dates- Check, they were sent out and look awesome
Photo Wall
Invitations- Check (part 1.. I bought them now we have to print and assemble them)
Registry- Check, this was a lot of fun I'm super excited to see what we get for our honeymoon and for our home.
Honeymoon- Check, the tickets were bought yesterday, we are going to London Baby!
Passports
Favors
Menu- Check, this is super secret, we are going to do our tasting in June and I'm so excited
Play list- this is one of Gordon's jobs, we need to choose our songs to walk and dance to plus the overall feel of the whole night's dance party
Decor for the space- this is a bit of a process as well, some will get chosen when we have our tasting and some is being done as diy projects I hope my vision comes true.
Officiant- Check, this was a huge relief when he said yes. Our wonderful friend Dan is going to do us the honor of marrying us.
Transportation
Rehearsal dinner
Open house
Gifts for Bridal Party
Flowers
Wedding Bands
Marriage License
Write our vows

We'll get through the list and it will be an awesome wedding. Because event though all these little things need to get done and I have no idea when I will have time to do most of it, but, at the end of the day Gordon and I will be married. I get butterflies in my tummy each time I say it out loud.